How To Look After Your Christmas Cactus. This helps the plant produce new growth in the spring. If your Christmas Cactus is still in its decorative wrapping cut holes in the bottom to allow drainage.
Christmas Cactus is one of the easiest houseplants to care for. 15-21 C with average to high humidity levels. Placing a tray of pebbles filled with water beneath the Christmas cactus container is a good way to add more humidity to the home.
Feed your cactus every 3 to 4 weeks though stay clear of feeding during the cold weather when the plant is resting Christmas cacti will not prosper if its as well hot or also cold so try to go for a temperature between 70 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the.
Maintain a temperature of 50 to 65 degrees for the plant at all times. When repotting only choose a slightly larger container. Once all the flowers have been spent and just before the beginning of active growth this is the right time to prune your Christmas cactus. Maintain a temperature of 50 to 65 degrees for the plant at all times.